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Luvox

Generic Name: Fluvoxamine

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Luvox, the brand name of the drug fluvoxamine, is part of a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This medication is only available via prescription and is used to treat social anxiety and obsessive compulsive thoughts and behaviors. It brings relief by increasing the amount of serotonin—a neurotransmitter that affects mood—in the body. In certain instances, this medication may be used to treat symptoms of depression.

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  • How should I take this medication?
    Luvox can be prescribed as a tablet or as an extended-release capsule. The extended-release capsule is taken once per day, usually at bedtime, while the tablet may be taken once or twice per day depending on your doctor or psychiatrist’s recommendation. Do not crush or chew extended-release capsules; swallow them whole. Your physician may start your treatment as a low dose, and gradually increase the amount of medication you take each day to find what is ideal for you. Do not take more or less of this medication, or take this medication for a longer or shorter period of time than is prescribed by your doctor—even if you feel well. Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly. It may take several weeks for the medication to accrue in your system in order to feel the therapeutic effects of this drug. Read the medication guide each time you refill your tablets or capsules as there may be new information regarding Luvox or SSRIs.
  • What should I do if I forget to take a dose?
    Take the dose you forgot as soon as possible. If the time for your next scheduled dose is close, then skip the missed dose altogether. Taking more than the prescribed amount of medication, or taking two doses too quickly may lead to an overdose.
  • What should I do if I overdose on this medication?
    Call a poison control help line or call your healthcare advisor immediately. Signs of overdose include lowered potassium levels, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, breathing problems, drowsiness, and vomiting.
  • Are there ways to get more out of my treatment with this drug?
    Many mental health conditions for which SSRIs are prescribed also show a range of positive results from treatment with psychotherapy. Social anxiety, OCD, and depression, for example, can all be treated with various types of psychotherapy. While medication may help a person find relief from debilitating symptoms, drugs do not teach a person to cope in healthy ways when emotions, behaviors, or thoughts are triggered by mental health conditions. Finding a qualified counselor or therapist may help improve a person’s quality of life more than seeking treatment with psychotropic drugs alone. Additionally, many therapists can help you find additional relief by helping you develop a meditation, breathing exercise, or yoga routine.
  • How should I store this medication?
    Keep Luvox tightly closed in its original container, at room temperature. Do not store this medication in locations which may be exposed to periods of excessive heat or moisture (for example, in the bathroom or kitchen). Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
  • Should I take Luvox if I am pregnant?
    You should talk to your doctor about alternative treatments if you become pregnant while taking this medication. If taken during pregnancy, this drug may cause high-pitched crying, tremors, difficulty sleeping, and other withdrawal symptoms in newborns. Newborns may also experience heart malformations and other serious heart and lung conditions. Do not breastfeed while taking this medication as fluvoxamine may pass into breast milk. However, do not stop taking this medication unless advised to do so by your physician.

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World Semicolon Day Outreach Team

This is one of the most important additions to our World Semicolon planning, and we thank you for considering giving some of your time to help make WSD a big success.

Join the World Semicolon Day Outreach Team

Be a voice for hope in your community.

Each year on April 16, thousands come together around the world to honor the lives we’ve lost, celebrate the strength of those still fighting, and raise awareness for mental health through World Semicolon Day.

We’re building a dedicated team of outreach volunteers to help us expand the impact of this powerful movement — and we need your voice.

What You’ll Do:

As a World Semicolon Day Outreach Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in helping us reach communities across the globe. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Media Outreach
    Use our pre-written outreach templates to contact local media (newspapers, radio stations, blogs, TV) and encourage them to feature World Semicolon Day in their coverage.

  • Tattoo Shop Outreach
    Reach out to local tattoo shops and invite them to join the Project Semicolon Tattoo Shop Network, offering free or discounted semicolon tattoos on April 16. These shops will be featured in our searchable directory to help people find participating artists near them.

We’ll provide you with everything you need: templates, talking points, outreach tips, and support along the way. No experience necessary — just a passion for mental health awareness and a willingness to connect with others.

Why It Matters

Every email you send, every shop you contact, helps more people hear the message that their story isn’t over. Together, we’ll make World Semicolon Day more visible, more accessible, and more powerful than ever before.

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A Global Day of Hope, Healing, and Togetherness

World Semicolon Day is a powerful day of reflection, connection, and hope for our global community. Held on the anniversary of Project Semicolon officially becoming a nonprofit organization, it is a day to celebrate resilience, share stories, and honor the lives lost to suicide. Through tattoos, stories, and remembrance, we unite to show that no one walks this journey alone.

Every year, on the anniversary of Project Semicolon officially becoming a nonprofit organization, the world comes together to observe World Semicolon Day. This day is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a heartfelt reminder that we are never alone in our struggles. It’s a celebration of resilience, a day of remembrance, and an opportunity to unite as a community to advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

The semicolon, a simple punctuation mark, represents something profound: the choice to continue your story when it could have ended. For millions of people, this symbol has become a beacon of hope, a personal declaration of strength, and a reminder that our journeys are worth continuing. World Semicolon Day is a chance to amplify this message, spreading hope to those who need it most.

The day is marked by storytelling, sharing semicolon tattoos, honoring the memories of those we’ve lost, and creating spaces for healing and connection. Tattoo shops around the globe partner with us to offer free or discounted semicolon tattoos, giving people a tangible way to show their solidarity with this movement.

Whether through in-person gatherings, virtual events, or social media, World Semicolon Day brings our community together in powerful ways. It’s a day to celebrate how far we’ve come, support one another through life’s challenges, and commit to creating a future where mental health conversations are embraced and no one feels alone.

Join us on World Semicolon Day as we write a chapter of hope, healing, and togetherness in the global story of mental health advocacy. Together, we can make a difference—one story, one tattoo, one conversation at a time.

At Project Semicolon, every story matters. Every life matters. Yet, like any family bound by purpose, we are not immune to loss, pain, or the need to pause and heal. In April 2017, we faced unimaginable heartbreak with the passing of our founder, Amy Bleuel, whose vision sparked a global movement of hope and resilience. Amy was more than our leader; she was our inspiration—a beacon for those struggling in silence.

Tragically, just weeks after losing Amy, our team suffered another devastating loss: one of our own to suicide. Two profound losses in such a short span left us reeling. As we rallied around each other in shared grief, we came to a difficult but necessary decision: to take a break. It was a decision not made lightly but with the understanding that our ability to serve the community depends on our own ability to be present, whole, and focused.

The break allowed us to do something crucial—pause, reflect, and heal. It gave us space to honor Amy’s legacy and assess how we could carry her mission forward in a way that was authentic, sustainable, and impactful. It also reaffirmed the importance of practicing what we advocate: prioritizing mental health and addressing the needs of our team with compassion.

Today, as we look forward, we are filled with renewed energy and purpose. The break has strengthened our resolve to be the lifeline for those who feel isolated, hopeless, or forgotten. It has also solidified our belief in the power of our community. You, our supporters, have stood by us, and we are more determined than ever to honor your trust by continuing our mission to save lives.

We want to thank you for your patience and unwavering support during our hiatus. We know that every day matters in the fight against suicide, and our commitment to creating a world where no one feels alone remains steadfast. Together, we can inspire, educate, and empower others, turning pain into purpose and hope into action.

As we step into this next chapter, we invite you to join us in rebuilding, reinvesting, and reigniting the spirit of Project Semicolon. Amy’s vision lives on through each of us. And now, with hearts mended and a renewed focus, we’re ready to carry the torch and continue writing stories of hope—one semicolon at a time.

- Project Semicolon Team

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